Finding the Third Proportional to 155,244 and 339,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,244 and 339,546 is: 742,646.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,244 : 339,546 = 339,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,244/339,546 = 339,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,244x = 339,546 × 339,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,244x = 115,291,486,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,291,486,116/155,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,646.97
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